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Tips / Making sure your dog is cool on hot days
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Last Modified Jul 08, 2007 at 10:32 AM PDT by bwhiteViewed 347 time(s)
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The mercury is rising. It is hot and humid. How do you protect your pet from hot summer days.
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It is important to ensure your pet has access to water all the time. Have a bowl handy to give water when you are travelling with your pet.
Tip #2. view
Never leave your dog in a parked car, particularly if the windows are drawn up. The car retains heat and your dog could get dehydrated quickly.
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On long road trips, roll down the window or keep the air conditioning on.
Tip #4. view
Periodically wiping your dog or pet with a wet towel is a great way to cool your dog down. You could also use a water spray, a fan, a water pool, or a ice pack, etc. instead. You can always get your pet indoors to avoid dehydration.
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Remember to personalize your care keeping your dog in mind. For instance, pets with darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats; and larger dogs dehyrdate faster.
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Lethargy, bloodshot eyes, excessive drooling, and lack of skin elasticity are all signs of dehydration. Be aware of these and protect your dog accordingly.
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Interestingly dogs heat up faster at the underbelly. It is important to cool them down on the underbelly (stomach, paws, legs) rather than the top of the coat.
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Rush your pet to the veterinarian if the dog continues to be extremely lethargic on a hot day and you are concerned despite your efforts to cool him down.
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